Chronology
Introduced April 1973, replacing the CH
Replaced by the CK September 1975
In production for approximately 29 months
Model Line Up
Automatic Chrysler Sedan 360 V8: (CJ-P-41)
Automatic Chrysler Sedan 265 Hemi 6: (CJ8-P-41)
Prices
265 automatic: $4 925
Engines
Hemi 265
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, upright, Hemispherical head
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 265 cubic inches (4.3 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 3.91 x 3.68 inches (99.314 x 93.472 mm)
Power: 203 bhp (151 kW) at 4800 rpm
Torque: 262 lbs/ft (355 Nm) at 3000 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System: Carter 2 barrel downdraft type carburettor
360
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, OHV, 90° Vee, “wedge” head
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 360 cubic inches (5.9 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.58 inches (101.6 x 90.932 mm)
Power: 255 bhp (190 kW) at 4400 rpm
Torque: 360 lbs/ft (488 Nm) at 2400 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Fuel System: Holley two barrel downdraft type carburettor
Transmissions
Automatic
6 Cylinder 3 speed automatic
1st: 2.45:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
V8 3 speed automatic
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear Axle Ratios
Hemi 265: 2.92:1
360 V8: 2.77:1 (4 pinion assembly)
Chassis/ Construction
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front
Independent with torsion bars, upper and lower control arms and anti roll bar, telescopic shock absorbers
Anti roll bar .88″ for 265 models
Torsion bars .85″ x 35.8″
Torsion bars .87″ x 35.8″ V8’s fitted with air-conditioning
Rear
Live axle by asymmetrical semi elliptic leaf springs
Telescopic shock absorbers
5 leaves 55″ x 2 1/2″
Rear set up
Live rear axle, hypoid, semi floating type, two pinion differential with integral carrier.
Steering
Recirculating ball but type with power steering
Brakes
Tandem/divided master cylinder
Front
11 inch ventilated disc with single piston, sliding head calliper
Rear: 9 inch x 2″ (228.6 mm) drums
Booster: Girling FD50
Electrical
12 volt with alternator
Ignition System
Coil and distributor
Exhaust System
Single tail-pipe, straight through resonance type muffler
Wheels
Pressed steel, double sided safety rims
14x 5.50J
Tyres
F78S x 14 4-ply
Exterior Dimensions
Total length: 196.7 inches (4996mm)
Width: 74.2 inches (1885mm)
Height: 56.2 inches (1427mm)
Wheelbase: 115 inches (2921mm)
Front track: 58.3 inches (1481mm)
Rear track: 58.7 inches (1491mm)
Turning circle: 40 feet (12.2m)
Fuel tank Capacity: 19.5 Gallons (89L)
Luggage Capacity: 31 cubic feet (880L)
Interior Dimensions
Front headroom: 38.6 inches (980mm)
Rear headroom: 41 inches (1041mm)
Front shoulder room: 59 inches (1499mm)
Rear shoulder room: 59 inches (1499mm)
Front hip room: 59.8 inches (1519mm)
Rear hip room: 59.8 inches (1519mm)
Front legroom: 42.6 inches (1082mm)
Rear legroom: 26.4 inches (671mm)